Workshops

The Touro College Graduate School of Technology Institute sponsors a series of workshops each year on a variety of current topics relevant to the Information Technology, Web and Multi-media, and Educational Technology fields.

The workshops are free or low cost, and open to the general public, but because seating is limited, attendees must register in advance to be accepted.

Upcoming Events

Flatiron Summer Series: Tech Tuesdays Launch Your New Website Idea

Want a killer website, but unsure where to start? How do you create a logo and website if you are not a web designer or developer? Coming up with a good idea is a lot of work, but making your website a reality is easier than you think. Join us for this workshop and find out.

This class is part of Flatiron Summer Series, a series of free community programming for the neighborhood by the neighborhood, including free tech education classes on Tech Tuesdays.-Renata Rocha

AUG8

6:30PM – 7:30PM

South Flatiron Public PlazaBroadway between 22nd and 23rd StreetsNew York, NY 10010

Past Events

UX/UI Design Principles Workshop

This intensive workshop will introduce concepts and practices of UX/UI design and the ways that designers study user experience to build effective user interfaces (UI). From work flow concepts to modes of analysis, revision, and communication, the workshop will provide an overview of the kinds of issues and practices that are important to this field.-Professor Andrew Deck

UX/UI Design Principles Workshop

This two hour intensive workshop will introduce concepts and practices of UX/UI design. You will learn about the ways that designers study user experience to build effective user interfaces. From work flow concepts to modes of analysis, revision, and communication, the workshop will provide an overview of the kinds of issues and practices that are important to this field, as well as the kinds of tools and knowledge that are essential to succeed as a UX/UI designer. No prior knowledge of the subject is required to attend this event.-Professor Andrew Deck

Cyber Security Workshop

We live in a globally connected world. Our “cyber security hygiene” not only affects us, but everyone around us, as well. Compromised systems (be it mobile, desktop, or laptop computers) can infect other systems and adversely impact your co-workers. Email security, social networking, and other acts easily spread infections, affecting reputation and causing financial burden. Attend this session to better understand what is at risk and what measures to deploy to protect yourself.-Professor Behrooz Khorsandi, IBM Senior IT Specialist

Coding for Everyone

At this unique interactive workshop you will be introduced to app programming. You will learn basic programming concepts such as variables, commands, conditions, loops, code blocks/ functions, and events etc. by actually designing your own interactive game in the block programming environment called Scratch. Completion of this valuable workshop will give you the tools to apply programming principles and foundations to any programming language you want to learn in the future.-Timmy Chen, Software Engineering Instructor

Interactive Web Design

In this exciting, hands-on workshop, participants will learn advanced techniques used to design a dynamic, interactive web page, applying Javascript and advanced HTML and CSS concepts such as positioning, transformations, and transition effects.Basic HTML and CSS knowledge is required to attend.-Professor Irina Berman

Exploring Mobile App Development

Jump in and explore Apple’s singular approach to mobile app design and development by creating your own interactive Portfolio app from the ground up. This is a unique chance to learn how to use the XCode integrated development environment through a guided, hands-on, step-by-step tour of the process that will lead you to
successfully complete a functional app. At the end, you will have the tools to extend and modify the app, and even submit it to the App Store.-Professor Irina Berman

Flatiron Tech Tuesday: Launch Your Website Idea!

Want a killer website, but unsure where to start? How do you create a logo and website if you are not a web designer or developer? Coming up with a good idea is a lot of work, but making your website a reality is easier than you think. Join Touro College Graduate School of Technology for this workshop and find out.-Renata Rocha

Programming for Non-Programmers

Be part of a unique interactive workshop introducing app programming for people without any programming experience. Learn basic programming concepts such as variables, commands, conditions, loops, code blocks/functions, and events etc. by actually designing your own interactive game in the block programming environment called Scratch. Completion of this valuable workshop will give you the tools to apply programming principals and foundations to any programming language you want to learn in the future.-Professor Irina Berman

Exploring Web Development

This brief course will enable students to approach real-world design problems using the Web as a medium. It will serve as an introduction to industry-standard technologies, including CSS and HTML. Students will learn the rudiments of HTML and CSS while creating web pages. In addition, students will come away from the session with a broader understanding of learning strategies in the field of web design.-Professor Andy Deck

Innovative Technology in Education

Discover what cutting-edge educational technology startups Verso and Learning Bird are bringing to the classroom during this hands-on workshop presented by Tom Maher, President of iManIT solutions. Learn new ways to engage students using the latest mobile tools that encourage deeper and personalized learning. Featuring guest presenter Roxanne Desforges, Head of Academic Relations at Learning Bird. Teachers are eligible to receive credit for 3 PD hours.-Tom Maher, President of iManIT

Introduction to Motion Graphics for the Web

In this hands-on workshop, attendees will learn how motion graphics can be achieved in a web browser, the pros and cons of delivering moving imagery in video file formats, and how to produce web pages using the HTML5 <video> tag. It will address strategies for motion graphics that involve HTML5, CSS, scripting and Javascript frameworks. Attendees will learn about sliding content, fading element opacity, abstract decorative animation, and interactive techniques.
Basic familiarity with computers is required. Familiarity with HTML is a plus. Programming techniques will be introduced.-Professor Andy Deck